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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Defense & Security
    Trump claims he’s thwarting Iran. He’s not.Trump claims he’s thwarting Iran. He’s not.
    Defense & Security

    Trump’s State of the Union statement about Iran isn’t entirely true.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump’s support for a new regime in Venezuela, explained in under 600 wordsTrump’s support for a new regime in Venezuela, explained in under 600 words
    World Politics

    Trump’s massive decision, briefly explained.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Trump will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in VietnamTrump will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Vietnam
    World Politics

    Trump mentioned the summit location and date during his State of the Union address.

    By Alex Ward
    Future Perfect
    The US is withdrawing from a nuclear arms treaty with Russia. An arms race might be next.The US is withdrawing from a nuclear arms treaty with Russia. An arms race might be next.
    World Politics
    Why thousands of protesters — and Trump — are demanding Venezuela’s president step downWhy thousands of protesters — and Trump — are demanding Venezuela’s president step down
    World Politics

    A once-unknown politician is now leading a massive anti-Maduro movement.

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    Trump’s foreign policy is a mixed bag. He’ll brag about it at the State of the Union anyway.Trump’s foreign policy is a mixed bag. He’ll brag about it at the State of the Union anyway.
    Politics

    From ISIS to Venezuela, Trump’s foreign policy is more complicated than he’ll make it seem.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Trump just lied about what his intelligence officials saidTrump just lied about what his intelligence officials said
    Defense & Security

    He says you should read the “COMPLETE testimony.” The problem is it proves he’s wrong.

    By Alex Ward
    Future Perfect
    Yemen’s humanitarian catastrophe, in one chartYemen’s humanitarian catastrophe, in one chart
    Future Perfect

    “The only losers are the people — their grave suffering presents generational risk to Yemen’s future,” said an expert.

    By Alex Ward
    North Korea
    Trump just admitted North Korea might keep its nuclear weaponsTrump just admitted North Korea might keep its nuclear weapons
    North Korea

    Trump lowers expectations on North Korea after his intelligence chiefs contradicted his rosy outlook.

    By Alex Ward
    Russia
    Trump met Putin without staff or note takers present — againTrump met Putin without staff or note takers present — again
    Russia

    Trump reportedly keeps finding a way to meet the Russian leader privately.

    By Alex Ward